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Hondurans will elect a president, 289 mayors and 128 legislators Nov. 27. The leading contenders in the presidential race are National Party candidate Porfirio "Pepe" Lobo Sosa and the Liberal Party's Manuel Zelaya Rosales, who remain virtually tied in pre-election polls.

Rampant violence perpetrated by youth gangs -- or maras -- has become the most important campaign issue, replacing economic and social issues. The election's outcome could affect investment, which would have implications outside of Honduras given that nation's membership in the newly formed Central American-Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR).


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